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REGUIAR CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL J1EETING J-JA-¥ 19, 1980
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Mayor Hobbs..callErl the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following mEmbers present:
Councilmen Neveaux, Pearson, Geving, and Swenson. The meeting was opened with the
PIErlge to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Geving movErl to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
secondErl by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin::J, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
AWARD OF BIDS - CITY HALIlLIBRARY AND " PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY CONSTRUCTION BIDS: Bids
were received, but not" tabu1a-ed for the construction of the nEW City Hall/Lìbrary as
well as Public Works facility. Councilman Neveaux 1TDved to table action to award
the low bid until May 27, 1980. Motion secondErl by Councilman Pearson. The following
votErl in favor: Mayor Hobbs, CounciJroen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin::J, and Swenson. No
negative votes. MJtion carriErl.
AVIARD OF BIDS -MUNICIPALFACILITY"BONDSOF "1980 AND "SPECIALASSESSMENTll1PROVEr-'IENT BONDS:
Council mEmbers revìewErl the bid tabulation sheets as presented "by Bob Sander. The
following bids were received for the $1,510,000 General Obligation Municipal Building
Bonds of 1980:
Bidder
Dain Bosworth
First of Minneapolis
IrtteréstRð.te
7.5038%
7 . 636%
RESOLUTION #80-16: Councilman Pearson movErl the adoption of a resolution authorizing
the sale of $1,510,000 general obligation municipal buildiTB bonds of 1980 to Dain
Bosworth and First National Bank of St. Paul at an interest rate of 7.5038%.
Resolution secondErl by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: JvT.ayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
The followiTB bids were received
improvEment bonds of 1980:
Bidder
First of Minneapolis
Dain Bosworth
for the $1,730,000 general obligation tern¡:::orary
" IntéréstRâte
6.423%
6.55%
RESOLUTION #80-17: Councilman Neveaux moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing
the sale of $1,730,000 general obligation tanporary improvEment bonds of 1980 to
First of Minneapolis and Bane Northwest at an interest rate of $6.423%. Resolution
seconded by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin::J, and Swenson. No negative votes. l-lotion carried.
MINUTES: Councilman Pearson 1TDved to approve the M..ay 5, 1980, Council minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Gevin::J. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, and Geving. Councilman Swenson abstained. Motion carried.
Councilman Pearson moved to note the April 9, 1980, Plannin:;¡ Ccmnission minutes. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor HObbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:;¡, and Swenson. No negative votes. MJtion carried.
Councilrtan Swenson movErl to note the April 24, 1980, lIRA minutes. Þlotion seconded
by Councilman Pearson. The following votErl in favor: Nayor HObbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
NORTH AREA SEWER AND WATER L~ROVEMENTPROJECT71-1, SENIOR CITIZENDEFERRMENT REQUESTS:
Under State Law, the City Council is authorized to defer assessments for sewer, water,
etc. improvEments. Applications are reviewErl on the ability of the applicant to repay
the debt. Should the Council determine to defer an assessment against a hane owned
by a senior citizen, the assessment continues against the property and must be repaid
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at such time as the property would transfer to a nEW owner, property .illIproved, estate
proceErlings occur, etc. Action taken by the Council is a follows:
GEORSE AND ESTHER FJÞ0l, 3831 Red Cedar Point Drive
25-08-000-0210-000 I
The Council, at its May 12, 1980, meeting, voted to delete the prolX'sed assessments,
therefore, no action was taken on the senior citizen deferrment request.
CHARLES AND HELEN LAWSON, 6830 MinnEWashta Parkway
25-05-000-0179-000
Councilman Neveaux movErl that the request for Charles H. and Helen M. Lawson be
granted a senior citizen deferrment for the two additional units that were placed
upon the property at the May 12, 1980, Council meeting according to M.S. 435.195.
Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor HObbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
MRS. HENRY NEUMANN, 2841 Sandpiper Trail
25-55-000-0005-000
Councilman Swenson moved that the re:JUest for Mrs. Henry Neurrann be grantErl a senior
citizen deferrment for the two additional units that were placed ulX'n the property
at the May 12, 1980, Council meeting according to M.S. 435.195. Motion seconded by
Councilman Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. I\b negative votes. Motion carried.
Eil1ER LIVINGSTON, 2611 Orchard Lane
25-55-000-00IO-lll
The Council, at its May 12, 1980, meeting, voted to delete the proposed assessments,
therefore, no action was taken on the senior citizen deferrment request.
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HAZELE THOMPSON, 7251 Minnewashta Parkway
25-08-000-0219-000
Councilman Geving moved that the request for Hazele Thompson be grantErl a senior
citizen deferrment for the two additional units that were placed upon the property
at the May 12, 1980, Council meeting according to M.S. 435.195. The City Attorney
was instructed to verify the document submitted for the deferrment. Motion seconded
by Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, am Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
CHARLES AND IDRRlI..INE KNOBLAUCH, 1114 8th Ave., International Falls, MN
in joint Ownership with MARGURITE KNOBLAUCH, 6215 YosEmite
25-02-000-0082-000
Councilman Neveaux moved that the request for Charles and Lorraine Knoblauch be
granted a senior citizen deferrment for the six additional l.mits that were placed
up:m the property at the May 12, 1980, Council meeting according to M.S. 435.195 or
until such time as Marguri te Knoblauch is no longer in residence on the property.
Motion seconded by Councilman Swenson. The following votErl in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
GUY AND JENNIE REED, 2441 West 64th Street
25-39-000-0011-000
Councilman Neveaux moved that the request for Guy and Jennie Reed be granted a
senior citizen deferrment for the five additional units that were placed upon the I
property at the May 12, 1980, Council meeting according to M.S. 435.195 provided
further documentation is suhnitted. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
Swenson. No negative votes. IVrotion carried
LEONARD AND UÆLIA KOEHNEN, 1641 West 63rd Street
25-03-000-0122-000
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Councilman Gevin:J moved that the request for Leonard and Inella Koehnen be granted
a senior citizen deferrment for the three additional units that were placed upon
the property at the May 12, 1980, Council meeting according to M.S. 435.195. Jl.btion
seconded by Councilrtan Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. M:>tion carried.
STA'IE BUIIDING CODE, FINAL ADOPTION: This item was published and subsequently
deleted frc:m the Council Agenda.
ß2.\LTIC CORPORA':['ION, IANDSCÞ.PEPLANREVIEW: Tenus of the conditional use permit for
this property requires landscaping to be canpleted by the owner. As no representatives
of the corporation were present to discuss the status of the landscaping plan,
Councilman Neveaux moved to instruct the City Attorney's off ice to have the City let
all necessary contracts to canplete any remaining W)rk on the site and to pay for
such via the financial guarantees posted by the developer. MJtion seconded by
Councilman Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson,
Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
BIIJ.S: Councilman Gevin::J IIPVed to approve the bills as presented: Checks #11680
through #11750 in the amount of $1,037,865.12, checks #8323 through #8393 in the
amount of $110,643.17 and checks #11751 ~Lough #11792 in the amount of 369,583.68.
MJtion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The followÌn::] voted in favor: Mayor HObbs,
Counci1men Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
PIATI'IN8, REZONING, SI'IE PLAN AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AUTHORIZATION, NEW CITY HAIL/
LIBRARY CCMPLEX: The parcel proposed for construction of the new city hall/library
site will be directly south of the City Hall property. This area was envisioned
to represent a continuation of the governmental theme established with this general
area, i.e. school, fire station, post office, city hall/school open areas, and the
proposed city hall/library. The site will function via a new road connecting
Kerber Blvd. to Chan View. The road will additionally provide access to the new
ring road as a part of the downtown plan. Site plan considerations of the Council
included street lighting, concrete curb and gutter, paved parking areas, the
approxirrate 11,000 square foot facility, and public improvements - all of which
meeting the requirements established by the City for other develo¡;ments within
the City. Specific actions taken by the Council included:
Councilman Neveaux rroved to approve the purchase agreanent for proposed street
right of way within proposed Schneider Park Addition in the amount of $50,077.50
and as referred to in the City lI-'!anager's report offl":ay 19, 1980, and as per the
purchase agreEment dated J\1ay 19, 19BO. Motion seconded by Councilman, Geving. The
folloWing voted in favor: Iv"ayor Hobbs, Couricilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving ,and
Swenson. No negative votes. l-btion carried.
The above motion was made in recognition of the "Letter of Acknowledgement"
between the State Bank of Chanhassen and the City of Chanhassen dated May 19, 1980.
Councilrtan Neveaux moved to approve the purchase agreement for lDt 2, Block 1,
of the proposed Schneider Addition in the amount of $45, 537.50 and as referred to
in the City Manager's report of May 19, 1980, and as per the purchase agreEment
datErl May 19, 1980. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted
in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and SWenson. No
negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the purchase agreement for Lot 1, Block 1, of
proposed Schneider Addition in the amount of $43,302.50 and as referred to in the
City Manager's report of May 19, 1980, and as per the purchase agreement dated
May 19, 1980. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The following voted in
favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No
negative votes. MJtion carried.
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CounciJman Pearson lTOved to approve the plat of Schneider Park as dated May 14,
1980 and referred to as Exhibit A. 11:rtion seconded by Councilman Swenson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and
Swenson. No negative votes. IvDtion carried.
Councilman Swenson lTOVed to approve the site plan and variance (Exhibit A-2) as
as reco1ID1enderl and with the conditions of the Planning Commission. Motion
seconded by Councilman Neveaux. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs,
Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion
carried.
Councilman Neveaux rroved to rezone Schneider Park Addition from R-lA and C-2 to
C-l. Motion seconded by Councilman Geving. The following voted in favor: Mayor
Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving, and Swenson. No negative votes.
Ivbtion carried.
In reccgnition of the 'Waiver of public improvement" petition from the State Bank
of Chanhassen, CounciJJran Neveaux moved to order Public Improvement Project 80-1
as presented in the City Engineer's feasibility study. Motion seconded by
Councihnan Swenson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen
Pearson, Neveaux, GevÌn::], and Swenson. No negative votes. IDtion carried.
SITE PIAN REVIEW, PUBLIC V'DRKS FACILITY, CHANHASSE:N LAIŒS BUSINESS PARK: This
10,000 square foot facility, approved by voters as a part of the referendum this
year, will be located within the Chanhassen Lakes Business Park. The site
will be heavily screened by existing vegetation and the proposed facility will
be of a decorative block character with wood siding highlights. The facility
includes TMJrk areas for mechanic operations, street, parks, as well as the
utility department. Specific actions taken by the Council included:
Councilman Swenson move] to approve the site plan as recommended and with the
condi tions of the Planning Corrmission. Motion seconded by Councilman Neveaux.
The following voted in favor: 1'1ayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Geving,
and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
HOLIDAY STATIONS'IDRE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENCMENT, CONSTRUCT CANOPY: No
action was taken per the request of the applicant and referred to the Sign Committee
prior to resubmission to the Council.
CABLE TELEVISION PRESENTATION: Discussion was held on potential benefits of cable
television. This itEm will appear on a future agenda to determine whether to
proceed with establishing an ad hoc citizen advisory ccmnittee to review the
benefits/liabilities of cable television and to determine whether the City should
proceed with a potential franchise in the City.
1980 MUNICIPAL INSURANCE PROPOSALS : The City had previously engaged an insurance
consul tant to review am recanmend types of coverages which should be carried by
the City. Additionally, as a part of this contract, specifications were prepared
and bids taken for insurance coverages. Three bids were received representing
four canpanies.
Councilman Geving rroved to award the insurance coverage to IX:>lliff Insurance Agency
representing Continental Insurance Company. Motion seconded by Councilman
Pearson. The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Geving,
and Swenson. Councilman Neveaux voted no. Motion carried.
SEWER AND WATER TRUNK UNIT CHARGES: This item was published and subsequently
deleted fran the Council Agenda.
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FINAL DEVEIDPMENT PIAN, PHASE I, NFAR"M)UNTAIN: ItEm deleted per rEqUest of the
City Manager - to appear on a future agenda.
IDT WIDTH ~REX2UFST, 1601 LYMAN BLVD: On May 17, 1980, the Council granted
a lot width variance to Mr. Bill Goers,with conditions. The City EIBineer has
reviewed the proposal am reconmerrled approval conditioned upon canpliance with
the regulations of WPC-40 for the on-site sewage disposal system."
Councilman Neveaux moved to approve the variance subj ect to the requirEments of
WPC-40 for the on-site sewage disposal systEm. Motion seconded by Councilman Swenson.
The following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen' Pearson, Neveaux, Geving
and Swenson. No negative votes. Motion carried.
Councilman Neveaux movErl to adjourn. Motion seconded by Councilman Pearson. The
following voted in favor: Mayor Hobbs, Councilmen Pearson, Neveaux, Gevin:;¡, and
Swenson. No negative votes. Meeting adjourned.
Don Ashworth
City Manager